Long-Term Care Trajectories After Stroke in Sweden and the United States
Author Information
Author(s): Modig Karin, Arling Greg
Primary Institution: Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Hypothesis
How do long-term care trajectories differ for stroke survivors in Sweden and the United States?
Conclusion
The study found significant differences in long-term care trajectories between stroke survivors in Sweden and the United States, influenced by prior care use and health conditions.
Supporting Evidence
- The Swedish study modeled LTC trajectories over three years for a cohort of 31,560 stroke survivors.
- The U.S. study modeled LTC trajectories over 12 months among 3,811 Veterans.
- Both studies found that prior LTC use, advanced age, and comorbid conditions influenced LTC use.
Takeaway
This study looks at how people who have had a stroke get care over time in Sweden and the U.S., showing that the way they move between different types of care can be very different.
Methodology
The study compared long-term care trajectories of stroke survivors in Sweden and the U.S. using data from a nationally representative cohort and a sample of Veterans.
Limitations
The study may not account for all variables affecting long-term care use, and the time frames for the studies differ.
Participant Demographics
The Swedish study included 31,560 stroke survivors aged 70 and older, while the U.S. study included 3,811 Veterans.
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